Tapioca starch is a versatile and functional ingredient that has a wide range of applications in various industries. One such industry that has found multiple uses for tapioca starch is the paper industry. In this article, we will explore what tapioca starch is, its properties that make it useful in the paper industry, and its […]
Starch is often used to bind pigments in paper coating and can improve water retention. Adding 1,3-butadiene and styrene to starch can create a paper with high gloss and smoothness while maintaining ink receptivity. To do this, the starch must be lightly oxidized and enzyme-converted. The reaction takes place under pressure and is carried out […]
In the realm of paper production, cationic starches play a pivotal role, adding to the paper’s strength, stability, and surface quality. Ongoing innovations are investigating the potential of blending these starches with other materials to markedly enhance the paper’s overall quality, strength, and retention of fillers. This improvement is vital both in the paper’s manufacturing […]
A coating binder is a substance that is added to a coating formulation to bind the different components of the coating and help it adhere to the surface it is applied to. Coating binders can be organic or inorganic in nature and are typically added in small amounts to the coating formulation. They can be […]
The main sources of starch for papermaking are corn, potato, waxy maize, wheat, and tapioca. Starches come in powder form or slightly aggregated pearl starch. In the paper industry, unmodified (native) starch is rarely used except for laminates and the corrugating process. Most starches are modified through hydrolysis, oxidation, or derivatization. Current use Starches that […]
Starch is an important ingredient in making paper. It’s the third most used ingredient by weight after cellulose fiber and mineral pigments. Starch has many uses in papermaking and conversion, including as a bonding agent, flucculant and retention aid, surface size, coating binder, and adhesive. In the US, over 2.5 billion pounds (1.1 million metric […]
Paper is made of cellulose fibers bonded together through hydrogen bonds. The fibers can come from softwood or hardwood, as well as recycled paper and broke. Paper may also have pigments, coatings, dyes, sizing agents, and bonding agents to enhance its properties. To make paper, there are several steps: preparing the pulp, forming the sheets, […]
The forest and paper products industry is an important part of the United States’ manufacturing sector. It employs 1.2 million people and is among the top 10 manufacturing employers in 42 states. The industry generates more than $230 billion in annual sales, both domestically and internationally. The paper industry is expensive to operate and requires […]
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